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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.58, 22,494.51 and 6,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.58, 22,494.51 and 6,232.14 is: 9,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.58 : 22,494.51 = 6,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.58/22,494.51 = 6,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.58x = 22,494.51 × 6,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.58x = 140,188,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,188,935.55/14,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.19

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